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India inks Loan Agreement with World Bank for Bihar Kosi Basin Development Project
Union Government has signed 250 million dollars Financing Agreement with World Bank for Bihar Kosi Basin Development Project. The loan has been sanctioned by the World Bank’s concessionary lending arm International Development Association (IDA). The loan has implementation period of ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2016
New tree frog genus named Frankixalus discovered in north-eastern India
Researchers have discovered a new genus of tree hole-breeding frogs named Frankixalus in the forests of northeast India and bordering parts of China. It was discovered by team of researchers led by Professor Sathyabhama Das Biju who is popularly known ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2016
Union Cabinet approves Policy on Promotion of City Compost
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given its approval to Policy on Promotion of City Compost. This policy will help in circulating compost produced from city waste for the purpose of farming and agriculture. Key features ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2016
New bird species named Himalayan Forest Thrush discovered in India
Scientists have discovered a new bird species named Himalayan Forest Thrush in northeastern India and adjacent parts of China. It has been given scientific name Zoothera salimalii after ornithologist and naturalist Salim Ali who has made significant contributions to ornithology ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2016
Union Cabinet approves amendments of Power Tariff Policy to promote clean energy
The Union Cabinet has approved the proposal of the Union Ministry of Power for amendments in the Power Tariff Policy 2006. The comprehensive amendments bring required changes for holistic view of the power sector and also to achieve the objectives ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2016
Cabinet approves MoU between ISRO and Kuwait’s ISR for outer space cooperation
The Union Cabinet has apprised of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) and Kuwait Institute of Scientific Research (KISR) on cooperation in the exploration of outer space and use of outer space technology for peaceful ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2016
CCEA approves 5000 MW of Grid-connected Solar PV Power Projects
Cabinet committee on economic affairs (CCEA) has approved setting up over 5,000 Mega Watt of Grid-Connected Solar Photo Voltaic Power Projects on build, own and operate (BOOT) basis. Decision in this regard was taken by Union Cabinet meeting chaired by ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2016
Cabinet approves MoU between India and UK in the field of Public Administration and Governance Reforms
The Union Cabinet has approved Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between India and United Kingdom for Cooperation in the field Public Administration and Governance Reforms. This MoU was signed between both countries in November, 2015 during Prime Minister Narendra’s official visit ..